Wildlife & Nature Devil’s-bit scabious August 24, 2016 These pretty blooms of late summer are an important food source for butterflies and bees
Wildlife & Nature Ivy-leaved toadflax June 09, 2015 This pretty little wild flower seems to love ruined buildings just as much as I do!
Wildlife & Nature Lady’s smock June 02, 2013 In the spring sunshine, look out for this delicate wayside plant which is 'painting the meadows with delight'!
Wildlife & Nature Windflowers – tears of Aphrodite May 17, 2013 According to a Greek legend, wood anemones - or windflowers - sprang up where the tears of Aphrodite fell. …
Wildlife & Nature Thrift: coastal jewels April 19, 2013 This radiant little coastal dweller starts flowering in April, and continues right through the summer.
Wildlife & Nature Heath milkwort August 12, 2012 Widespread throughout Britain, Heath milkwort (Polygala serpyllifolia) is a low-growing perennial which is usually found on grasslands and heath, but …
Wildlife & Nature Common butterwort July 09, 2012 A dainty plant with a ferocious habit (well, if you're an insect, that is!)
Wildlife & Nature Heath spotted-orchid June 14, 2012 Look out for these lovely pink flowers which appear in damp, undisturbed grasslands from mid-June onwards.
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